기침

gichim
NounTOPIK 1 - Beginner

Definitions

1
cough
A sudden expulsion of air through the throat from the lungs accompanied by a rough sound.
폐에서 목구멍을 통해 공기가 거친 소리를 내며 갑자기 터져 나오는 일.
2
cough
An intentional ejection of air through the throat to clear the throat or to announce one's presence.
목소리를 가다듬거나 인기척을 내기 위해 일부러 목구멍으로 터져 나오게 하는 숨소리.

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Dictionary data from Korean Learners' Dictionary (한국어기초사전) by the National Institute of Korean Language, licensed under CC BY-SA.